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1st February, 2015
St JoSEPH’S CAtHoLIC PArISH, NAMBoUr
4th SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME—cycle B
“Building a community of Jesus’ disciples”
We welcome you—We are one family
Readings: Deut 18:15-20; 1 Cor 7:32-35; Mk 1:21-28
Next Weekend: 5th SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME
Readings: Job 7:1-4, 6-7; 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23;
Mk 1:29-39
Christ, the prophet….
We need men on our way to God. God will raise up prophets who
speak clearly and with authority of him. The reason is simple: if we
saw or heard God himself, face to face, we would die. But Christ is
greater than any prophet for he speaks with a Son’s authority all his
own. He has power too over evil which cannot stand against him.
Christ casts out evil. We must bow down before the holiness of God,
our creator and protector. We must listen to him and neither harden
our hearts nor harbour any doubts.
Taken from “The Veritas Missal” ©
Parish Priest &
Nambour Hospital Chaplain:
Fr Graham Gatehouse
EMERGENCY Number for
Priest
(serious illness/accident):
Phone: 3836 3221
Parish Office Hours:
8:30-2pm (Closed Tuesday)
Phone: 5441 1034
Fax: 5441 7632
Email: stjoenam@ozemail.com.au
Web: www.nambourcatholics.net
Parish Secretary:
Cecilia Denny
Admin. Assistant:
Julia Quinn
Music Co-ordinator:
Darlene Malone
Finance Manager:
Michael Randall
St. Vincent de Paul:
Support/aid: 5459 5202
(Phone Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00-12noon
for appointment)
12A Rigby Street, Nambour
Shop: 5459 5206
Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:00pm
W/House Office: 5459 5205
St Joseph’s Primary Office:
Annette/Debbie: 5441 9222
St Joseph’s Playgroup
C/- Parish Office 5441 1034
Outside School Hours Care:
Debbie: 5441 7646
St John’s College Office:
5441 5666
Prayer Requests
Please pray for Isabella Harry who is a year 7 student at St John’s. She is
struggling with a serious illness. Let us support her and her family by our
prayers.
Political campaigns always raise conflicting ideas, opinions and emotions.
It can be difficult to find one's way in it all. Yet it is important that we do
contribute as best we can to the process as our elected representatives are
given an enormous responsibility. Let us pray for them this weekend.
Reminder
Please keep access at the front entrance to the Church clear. It is important
that we provide space for Ambulance and disabled access to the Church.
Please be considerate.
Masses This Week
On Wednesday we celebrate the first Anointing Mass for the Year followed by the Seniors Morning tea.
Then on Thursday St John's College Opening Mass will be celebrated at
8.30am welcoming the first intake of Year 7 students.
Lastly on Friday St Joseph's School celebrates the Opening Mass for the
year at 8.45am. With one less year level we should all fit in the Church
comfortably.
Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Seminar
Next Saturday this Seminar will be held at the Ryan Room from 9.30am.
All who work in ministry are encouraged to attend. Please bring a shared
plate to help with catering for morning tea.
Fr Graham
WEEKLY DIARY
Saturday 31st January
St John Bosco
State Election
4:30-4:50
Reconciliation
6:00pm
Evening Mass for Sunday
Children’s Liturgy: T. Heaps
Sunday 1st February
4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:33am
Mass at Home (TV 11/55)
7:00am
Mass
Children’s Liturgy: A. Eldridge
9:00am
Mass
Children’s Liturgy: S.A. Kinsella
5:30pm
Mass at Yandina
Monday 2nd February
8:00am
Mass
5:00pm
Liturgy meeting
7:30pm
Baptism Preparation for
Parents
Wednesday 4th February
10:00am
Anointing Mass for Seniors
10:30am
Seniors Gathering
Thursday 5th February
8:30am
St John’s Opening Mass
11:15am
Mass Nambour Nursing
Home
Friday 6th February
6:30am
Mass
8:45am
St Joseph’s School
Opening Mass
Saturday 7th February
9:30am
Safeguarding Children
Seminar (Ryan Room)
4:30pm
Reconciliation
6:00pm
Evening Mass for Sunday
Candle Presentation: BarbaraRose
Malone Ross (Laura & Callum)
Children’s Liturgy: S. Diggines
Sunday 8th February
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:33am
Mass at Home (TV 11/55)
7:00am
Mass;
Children’s Liturgy: M. Daveson
9:00am
Mass;
Children’s Liturgy: J. Quinn
11:00am
Adoration in the Chapel
St. Joseph's Senior's Gathering
following the 10.am
Anointing Mass on
Wednesday, Feb 4.
Enjoy the friendly
company of parishioners & visitors over a delicious
morning tea, while celebrating Saint
Valentine; honouring marriage as lifelong romantic love.
In keeping with the theme, you are
invited to bring along your engagement / wedding mementos for display. World Marriage Day is February 8th 2015.
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Everyone is most welcome !
Please pray for the Sick and needy: Isabella Harry, Catherine Maddison,
Mary Wright, Ed McKenzie, Tony Urbancik, Leonie Leck, Paddy Bonser,
Fay & Toby Rigg, Stan Denman, Gerald East, Vicky Twaddell, John Carr,
Patricia Royds, and all the sick of the Parish, particularly those remaining in
the Journal of the Sick. The Petition Journal for the sick is carried forward
in the procession at the preparation of the Offerings. Thank you Lord for
those who have recovered this week especially Lyn Richardson, who is
thankful to Parishioners for their prayers and concern.
Please pray for those who are ill and suffering in hospital including,
Hanny Huppelschoten, Frank Hartman, Sr. Majella, Pat Anderson, along
with all those who work and serve in hospitals, in any capacity.
Please pray for all Parishioners & Friends in residential or home care
and those who care for them including Vince Plumber, Frank Phillips,
Irene Dubnyckyj, Rita Van Der Beek, Trish Page, Patrick Page, Joseph
Quigley, Mary Eves, Mike Hennessey, Vince Dennehy, William Turner (12
year old), Jim Benesovsky, Celena McGovern, Val Bourke, Cecily Woodgate, Peg DiCerto, Vince Currie, Elizabeth Knowlton, Betty Mifsud, Gwen
Street, Noni Colette Chapman, Wunda Whelan, Joan Paulger, Peter and
Desleigh Christensen.
Anniversaries: Remember in your prayers Rene Vanden Berghe 27/02,
George Rutledge 14/01, Cyril Cox 28/01. Please join your prayers for the
families and loved ones of those whose Anniversaries we remember.
Deceased: Please pray for the repose of the souls of all those recently deceased especially Vince Carroll, William (Bill Bradford), Peter Crosby, William Eustace-Earle, Mary Thrupp, Amelia Constance, Jim Chapman, June
Hall, Paul Young 27/12, Ivy Smith 29/12.
Parish Lenten Program 2015
Lent commences on Ash Wednesday 18th Feb. This
year the program for individuals and groups is focused
on the second readings for the Sundays of Lent.
On the Fourth Sunday of Lent we hear of God’s great
love –‘rich in mercy’! Through this abundant and everflowing mercy we have been made ‘alive together with
Christ’ (Ephesians 2:5). The six scripture reflections in
the book have been written by Archbishop Mark Coleridge. These eloquent and insightful commentaries emphasise ‘the power of mercy that leads us out of a
merciless world into a world where mercy has the last
word’. The six sessions of Rich in Mercy will provide:
opening prayers; the second readings for each Sunday;
scripture reflections; discussion questions; closing prayers; and suggestions for
works of mercy in daily life. To assist group discussions there is a set of 1 DVD and
2 CDs. The DVD has videos of the six scripture reflections by Archbishop Mark
Coleridge. The CDs contain audio recordings of the hymns for opening prayers and
closing prayers; scripture readings and scripture reflections.
During the next few weeks you are invited to form groups by placing your
names on the charts at the entrance of the Church and call the Parish Office
to let us know how many booklets are needed.
Cost of the books and sharing of the CD and DVD sets is $10 per person.
Confirmation 2015
Enrolment forms are now available
(from St Joseph’s Parish office or
www.nambourcatholics.net)
For 2015 Confirmation & 1st Communion for children already Baptised, made 1st
Reconciliation, and are at least in Year 4
and at least 8 years old.
Enrolments close Friday 20th March, 2015.
The World Marriage Day
Mass will be celebrated on
the Sunshine Coast in St.
Mary's Church, Buderim at
2pm on Sunday, February
8th with Fr.Geoff Baron
presiding. Sunshine Coast WMD organizers,
Giles & Roselyn Mamet invite all couples and
supporters to share in this annual celebration of
"Marriage as Sacrament" quoting St. Paul's letter
to the Ephesians , comparing Christ's love for His
Church (us) as the love of husband and wife.
Couples may also choose to collectively renew
their vows during the mass.
Giles & Roslyn would very much like to hear
from couples celebrating a special anniversary in
2015 on
(07) 5442 1790 to share in the celebration with
the wider WMD Community.
Care & Concern Volunteers
are invited to reflect on their role and
service to the community
When: 10:00 am Thursday 5 February
2015
Where: Centacare, 58 Morgan St, Fortitude Valley
Our Facilitator: Fr John Chalmers, Director, Mission and Formation
Topic: Dealing with the Losses that Care
& Concern groups encounter
The Program: 10:00 – 11:00 am Session
One followed by Morning Tea 11:30 –
1:00 pm Session Two followed by Lunch
Name Tags: Please wear your group
identification name tags
RSVP: Wednesday 28 January 2015
Melissa Gannon - Care & Concern Project Worker Phone: 3399 5671 Email:
Melissa.Gannon@bne.centacare.net.au
Starts: Tuesday, April 07, 2015 @ 12:00.
Ends: Saturday, April 11, 2015 @ 12:00.
Venue: James Byrne Centre, Toowoomba
Movers & Shakers is a week-long Christian Leadership training program for young people aged 16-19.
It is organised and sponsored by the Queensland Catholic Diocesan Youth Coordinators.
Movers and Shakers has been running for 20 years and in that time it has developed
into a key strategy in the development of young leaders within the Catholic Church in
Queensland and beyond. It plays an important role in youth ministry training as it addresses the Christian leadership training needs of many parishes and schools. Over a
thousand young people have come through the program developing leadership skills
and building confidence to use back in their parishes, schools and communities.
The Parish has a policy to support young people who wish to take part.
Please see the Movers and Shakers site for details of the week:
www.moversandshakers.org.au
AGLOW INTERNATIONAL SUNSHINE COAST BRANCH
Aglow international - Sunshine Coast Branch will meet at Flame Tree Baptist
Church hall, 27 Coes Creek Road, Nambour, on Friday 13th February commencing
at 9.30am. Come along, bring a friend and enjoy worship and an inspirational message.
Entry $8 includes a delicious morning tea.
Aglow International is a non-denominational Christian organisation and has branches in 172 nations and on 6 continents. Men and women are made welcome.
For further information contact Dorothy: 5476 4190.
Parish Ministries
& Coordinators
Pastoral Council: Dave
Cuskelly, Barbara Krebs, Marie
Lynch, Colin Allen, Bernadette
Natoli, Susan Brinnand, Lisa
McNicol, and Paul De Wolfe
Liturgy Committee:
Maureen Murphy.
Liturgical Music:
Darlene Malone.
Liturgical Art & Environment:
Joan Pobjoy.
Communion to the Sick:
Mary Juratowitch.
Funeral Coordinator:
Darlene Malone.
Funeral Hospitality:
Linda McCorley.
Rosters:
Lynette Purssell & Annette Baker.
Servers:
Carmel Donahoe &
Maureen Murphy.
Readers:
Barbara Krebs.
Children's Liturgy:
Fiona Simm.
Sacramental Program:
Rosanna Tumelty.
RCIA:
Darlene Malone.
Baptism Ministry:
Rosanna Tumelty.
Eucharistic Adoration:
Carmel Donahoe.
Ecumenical Ministry:
Joan Pobjoy.
Helping Hands:
Jan Imarisio.
Youth Group:
C/- Parish Office
Contact all Ministry Coordinators
or any other Parish Ministry C/Parish Office 54411034
St. Joseph’s Parish
Helping Hands
Are you
struggling with
illness,
lonely, or
elderly, and
need a
helping hand?
A visit, a meal, a phone call or
a small gesture of help is
available
through our parish
‘Helping Hands’ group.
Please Contact the Parish
Office for support of the
Helping Hands group
co-ordinated by
Jan Imarisio
Counters:
This week: Group 1: E.
Lawrence, T. McCorley, B.
Gordon, A. Suhr,
L. Fernando
Next week: Group 2: T. &
O. Linedale, H. Pearson, B.
& M. Cull, M. Murphy,
T. Ryan
Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Workshop:
The Archbishop has approved the new Archdiocesan Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults policy.
Training in this policy is mandatory and part of our strategy for educating and reducing
risk for all people, our volunteers as well as those whom we serve.
All parishioners who work with children, young people or vulnerable adults are invited to
attend training in this policy and the associated procedures. Priests, religious and parish
staff must also attend training.
Training will be offered at St Joseph’s Parish (The Ryan Room) 177 Currie St, Nambour
on Saturday 7th February, 2015, 9:30am-12:30pm ..
Please advise our parish office on 5441 1034 of your attendance. To assist us with catering please bring a shared plate for morning tea.
Encounter Mission and Development, Encounter Love and Justice, Encounter humble volunteers, Encounter faith, Encounter God. Palms Australia
will be conducting a guided tour of the communities in which their global
volunteers are working in East Timor from April 6 - 18. There are limited
places. Enquires need to be processed by February 28th so call 02 9518
9551 or register interest online: www.palms.org.au/Encounters
Future diary dates:
TAIZE Brisbane - 8 February, 2015
Cathedral of St Stephen, 249 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane
This event is for everyone who enjoys music, prayer and silence.
2:30pm Young Adult (16-35) Workshop 1 "Taize: Becoming Salt of the Earth” in the
Francis Rush Centre
2:30pm Workshop 2 - "Come and Sing" learning songs for the prayer, in St Stephen's
Chapel
4:00pm
Evening prayer in the Cathedral of St Stephen
6:00pm
Light meal and hospitality
All are welcome to be a part of the worldwide celebration! For more details visit
222.facebook.com/taizebrisbane
Friday 13th February commencing at 9.30am: Aglow international - Sunshine Coast
Branch will meet at Flame Tree Baptist Church hall, 27 Coes Creek Road, Nambour. Come
along, bring a friend and enjoy worship and an inspirational message.
Entry $8 includes a delicious morning tea.
Aglow International is a non-denominational Christian organisation and has branches in 172
nations and on 6 continents. Men and women are made welcome.
For further information contact Dorothy: 5476 4190.
Sunday 15th February 2015 at 1:00pm: All Cursillistas are invited to Cursillo Ultreya which
will be held at Stella Maris Church, Beach Rd, Maroochydore
Friday 6th March at 9:30am: 2015 World Day of Prayer, The Salvation Army, Nambour.
“They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority...”
Just as the crowds were amazed by the authority with which Jesus cured the sick and the
possessed (see today’s Gospel from Mark 1:21-28), so you can experience, first-hand, the
healing power of the Good News, through a Catholic Mission immersion trip. There are
various places you can visit; I would love you to join me on a visit to parts of India,
scheduled for October. For a FREE information sheet about this trip, please contact our
office, during business hours on (07) 3336 9239 or email me at mcgovernd@bne.catholic.net.au
David McGovern, Director
Look for me on Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/brodie306/
MONTHLY DIARY
1st & 3rd Saturdays:

2014—7pm-8:30pm
Youth Group
1st Monday:

5:00pm Liturgy Meeting

7.30pm
Baptism Preparation
1st Wednesday:

after 10am
Mass Seniors M/Tea
1st Thursday:

11.15am
Mass Nam Nursing Home
2nd Sunday:

11:00am
Adoration in the Chapel

4pm
Ukrainian Mass
2nd Monday:

7.30pm
Pastoral Council
2nd Thursday:

11am
Mass Sundale
4th Sunday:

11:00am
Adoration in the Chapel

5.30pm
Palmwoods Mass
Last Monday:

6pm
Helping Hands
Into the Wilderness
Wednesday 11th February, 6-9pm
Dr. Claire Renkin
Stella Maris Church, Maroochydore
The focus is “Into the Wilderness” breaking open the scripture
and movement of the season of
Lent. Teachers may receive a
certificate of attendance if requested.
Please reply by Monday 9th
Feb…. 54433488
Looking forward to seeing you at
the talk. Pastoral Associate, BYO
notebook, $5 includes light
snack. RSVP: Monday 9th February Ph: 54433488
pa.suncoast@bne.catholic.net.au
House sitter Required: A
house sitter is required in
Dulong (this side of Mapleton), to ‘dog sit’ one loveable
Labrador from April 23rd
until May 30th, 2015. Please
contact the Parish Office on
54411034 if you are interested in this short term role.